Chewing lice of Procellaria aequinoctialis Linnaeus, 1758 in Brazil with a new host record

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2023
Authors:B. Brener, Lira, S., Antonello, M.
Journal:Parasitology International
Volume:93
Pagination:102718
Date Published:Apr-01-2023
ISSN:1383-5769
Keywords:ectoparasite, louse, New record, seabird, White-Chinned Petral
Abstract:

The white-chinned petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) is a seabird widely distributed in the circumpolar sub-Antarctic islands and subtropical regions, including Brazilian waters. Among the parasites present on the white-chinned petrel are the chewing lice. This seabird is parasitized by 4 known lice species to date. In this study we evaluated the ectoparasites of 2 white-chinned petrels rescued by an animal rehabilitation center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and recorded 4 species of chewing lice, of which 3 are already known for this host. One of the species however, has never been recorded in Brazil and another one has never been recorded parasitizing P. aequinoctialis, making this a new host record.

URL:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383576922001829?via%3Dihub
DOI:10.1016/j.parint.2022.102718
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